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Other

Ochc: Oliver Otis Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of the interesting life of Oliver Otic Howard, a man who held progressive beliefs, but followed his military orders. Scroll down to find out about his interactions with Chief Joseph.
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Curated OER

Bureau of Land Management: Nez Perce National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Chief Joseph's flight, along with the Nez Perce, from the U.S. cavalry is recounted here.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nez Perce

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nez Perce. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Website
Other

Nez Perce History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to find out the history of this Native American tribe of Idaho by clicking on "Jackson Sundown." Go to the other links for more information on the Nez Perce.
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Other

Nez Perce Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that follows the history of the Nez Perce, from the late nineteenth century to the present, using historical photographs of Chief Joseph, battlegrounds, and the Nez Perce people.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nez Perce

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the culture and history of the Nez Perce tribe.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Plight of the Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how as westward expansion grew, more and more Indians encountered settlers, ranchers and miners who sought life, land, and riches out West. Conflicts between settlers and Indians soon involved the federal government...
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Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Chief Joseph (Nez Perce)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides some biographical information about Chief Joseph from several sources as well as information on the Nez Perce. There are quite a few quotes from the great American Indian as well as a link to his famous surrender speech.
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PBS

Pbs the West: Looking Glass: Allalimya Takanin (1832 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Nez Perce Chief Looking Glass who led his band to the Big Hole Basin where they were unexpectedly attacked by U.S. army troops.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: Archives of the West: Selections From "With the Nez Perces"

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains selections from "With the Nez Perces: Alice Fletcher in the Field, 1889-92" by E. Jane Gay, which provided an anthropological look at the Nez Perce Indians and their bewilderment at the Dawes Act.
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Primary
Other

Powerful People: Chief Joseph, Nez Perce (1840 1904)

For Students 9th - 10th
Many strong and insightful quotes from Chief Joseph as well as a brief biography and picture.
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Website
Other

Stonee's Native Quotes Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides several quotes of the famous Nez Perce Indian, Chief Joseph.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Chief Joseph

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids reference page provides an outline of the leadership and history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe as they were forced from their land in the late 19th Century.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: October 5: Chief Joseph's Surrender

For Students 9th - 10th
This Today in History site provides a good account of Chief Joseph's retreat and eventual surrender to General Nelson Miles on October 5, 1877. The text of his surrender speech begins the page. There is also a good picture of 'The Big...